Ts. Dr. Azizul Rahman Bin Abd Aziz Email: [email protected] Ts. Dr. Azizul Rahman Abd Aziz is a highly experienced lecturer in Mechanical Engineering with over 17 years of expertise in academia. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia and in 2024, was officially recognized as a Professional Technologist by the Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT). Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and cultures, fostering a global perspective within the engineering discipline. His teaching philosophy centers on hands-on experience, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. By creating an inclusive and supportive environment, Dr. Azizul strives to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual curiosity. He is dedicated to helping the next generation of engineers achieve their professional goals and welcomes inquiries regarding his teaching methodologies or research initiatives. Qualifications PhD Mechanical Engineering Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2019 Research Title: Evaluation of Upper Limb Postures Across Range of Motion through Muscles Activity And Energy Expenditure Meng Manufacturing System Engineering Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2012 Research Title: Quality Inspection of Concrete Density using Non-DestructiveTesting (NDT) of Ultrasonic Testing (UT) BEng Mechanical Engineering with Automotive Engineering Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), 2012 Research & Publications Year Title 2025 Ibrahim, N. H., Cheplin, S. N. A., Shamsuddin, Z. S., & Abd Aziz, A. R. (2025). Investigation of Power Generation from Air Conditioning Waste Heat Towards Sustainable Cooling Solution. Jurnal Kejuruteraan, 37(6), 3055–3062. 2023 Aldabagh, B., Ibrahim, N. H. B., & Aziz, A. R. B. A. (2023). An Investigation into the Technical Feasibility of Incorporating Wind Energy for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems. International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Intelligent Technology, 363–380. Vikneshwaran, V., & Azizul Rahman, A. A. (2023). The Effects of Gradual Cooling towards Mechanical Behaviour of 7075 T6 Aluminium Rods and Polyvynil Chloride Belts. Global Journal of Engineering, Design & Technology, 12(2), 176. 2019 Publications Aziz, A. R., Ahmad, S. A., Aziz, F. A., Ahmad, S. A., Shokshk, A. A., & Suliano, S. B. (2019). Wrist twist working posture’s muscles activity and potential energy analysis via human digital modelling. Advances in Material Sciences and Engineering, 169-175. doi:10.1007/978-981-13-8297-0_19 Shokshk, A. A., Ahmad, S. A., Aziz, F. A., Harith, H. H., Aziz, A. R., & Suliano, S. B. (2019). Effects of non-neutral posture and anthropometry on heart rate in hand tools tasks. Advances in Material Sciences and Engineering, 75-80. doi:10.1007/978-981-13-8297-0_10 Suliano, S. B., Ahmad, S. A., As’arry, A., Aziz, F. A., Aziz, A. R., & Shokshk, A. A. (2019). Limbs disabled needs for an ergonomics assistive technologies and car modification. Advances in Material Sciences and Engineering, 67-73. doi:10.1007/978-981-13-8297-0_9 Research Grant / Consultancy Project RESEARCH GRANT Duration: 1 Dec 2024 – 30 Nov 2026 Title: Stress Response Prediction: Examining Mental Stress Using EMG Biofeedback Correlation Pattern Sponsors/Grant: UOW Malaysia Internal Grant Role: Principal Investigator Duration: 1 Oct 2023 – 30 Sept 2026 Title: A New Framework for Characterizing Mental Stress Using Psychomotor Activity Assessment and EEG Patterns for Monitoring Mental Health Among College Students. Sponsors/Grant: MOHE/FRGS Role: Project Member Duration: 1 Sept 2023 – 28 Feb 2026 Title: Exploring the Relationship between Electroencephalogram (EEG) patterns and Mental Stress Based on Psychomotor Activity. Sponsors/Grant: UOW Malaysia Internal Grant Role: Project Member Supervision Co-Supervisor, Master of Science (MSc), Kelvinjeet Singh A/L Amarjit Singh. Research Focus: Mechanical Engineering (EEG-Mental Stress). Candidacy: May 2024 Intake – Present. Awards and Recognitions 2024 UOW Staff Award, Teaching Excellence Award 2018 Silver – International STEM Olympiad ISTEMO 2018 2015 Bronze – National Innovation and Invention Competition Through Exhibition 2015 2014 Gold/Outstanding – International Innovation Festival 2014 Professional Affiliations Professional Technologist (Ts.), Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT), 2024–Present. Graduate Engineer, Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), 2011 – Present Lecturer and Researcher, School of Engineering, UOW Malaysia